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Lenovo 520-27ICB review

Lenovo 520-27ICB. Product type: All-in-One PC. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), HD type: Quad HD, Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5, Processor frequency: 1.7 GHz. Internal memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 1256 GB, Storage media: HDD+SSD. On-board graphics adapter model: Intel® UHD Graphics 630. Built-in camera. Optical drive type: DVD±RW. Operating system installed: Windows 10 Home. Product colour: Silver

Premium in every way

This 27" all-in-one PC brings a premium look and performance into your home. You’ll love its sleek design, appropriate for any room, and you’ll marvel at its exceptional performance as it tackles every task – from creating a budget spreadsheet to streaming your favorite movies – with speed and proficiency.

Power and speed behind the beauty

IdeaCentre AIO 520 is equipped with up to a powerful 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processor, a new standard for PC performance. Combined with revolutionary Intel® Optane™ memory, a smart, adaptable system accelerator, you’ll experience uncompromising responsiveness.

Seamless videos, whether you’re watching or editing

Want smooth, stutter-free animation on your PC? Upgrade with AMD Radeon™ RX550, designed to deliver faster performance, whether you’re streaming video or editing videos.

27" of crystal-clear resolution

Rewatching your snowboarding footage? Relive the moment and see every snowflake fly off your board, thanks to our Quad HD (2560 x 1440) near-edgeless display. And with optional 10-point multitouch display, it’s even easier to scroll through footage, pause, and zoom in on the best clips.

Striking new design

The IdeaCentre AIO 520 was designed with a razor-thin border, slim monitor, and sleek steel stand. This modern profile is a perfect accent for your home’s workspace – and it's available in Warm Silver (None Touch) and Dark Silver ( Touch).

Take data transmission speed to new levels

IdeaCentre AIO 520 includes a USB 3.0 Type-C connection, taking you to a new level of data transmission with a transfer rate of 10 Gbit per second. What’s more, you can charge your Type-C-connected device on IdeaCentre AIO 520, with up to 100W power supply.

Get Cortana’s assistance from across the room

Meet Cortana, your own personal digital assistant who is prepared to answer your questions, open necessary apps, set reminders and even read appointments from your calendar. Merely type your request into the search bar or speak it out. And now, as the first AIO to offer an optional Far Field Mic, IdeaCentre AIO 520 makes it possible to give Cortana voice commands from up to five meters away.

Windows Hello knows your face

Log into your PC in less than two seconds—just by scanning your face, thanks to an optional infrared camera supported by Windows Hello. And when you walk away from your desk, Windows Hello detects your absence and automatically locks your computer.

Webcam sees you only when you want it to

Webcam fright. We’ve all had it. It’s the split second when you wonder if your camera is truly off—or if the people on your conference call have just seen you in your pajamas. IdeaCentre AIO 520 alleviates that fear—with a convenient pop-up webcam at the top of the display. Press to release it when you need it, and simply push it back in place when you’re done. Working from home just got better.

Lenovo 520-27ICB specs

Display

Native aspect ratio: 16:9
HD type: Quad HD
Touchscreen: no
Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")

Processor

Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max): 41.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor: 2666 MHz
Memory types supported by processor: DDR4-SDRAM
Conflict-Free processor: yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 64 GB
Bus type: DMI3
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes: 16
PCI Express configurations: 1x16,1x8+2x4,2x8
PCI Express slots version: 3.0
Processor code: SR3X6
Processor codename: Coffee Lake
Processor lithography: 14 nm
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Processor socket: LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Stepping: U0
Tjunction: 100 °C
Configurable TDP-down: 25 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency: 1.2 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 35 W
System bus rate: 8 GT/s
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor cache: 9 MB
Processor threads: 6
Processor cores: 6
Processor boost frequency: 3.3 GHz
Processor frequency: 1.7 GHz
Processor model: i5-8400T
Processor generation: 8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Memory form factor: DIMM/SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size): 1 x 8 GB
Memory clock speed: 2666 MHz
Memory slots type: SO-DIMM
Memory slots: 2
Maximum internal memory: 16 GB
Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory: 8 GB

Storage

Compatible memory cards: SD,SDHC,SDXC
Card reader integrated: yes
Optical drive type: DVD±RW
SSD interface: PCI Express
SSD capacity: 256 GB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
Total SSDs capacity: 256 GB
HDD interface: SATA III
HDD size: 3.5"
HDD speed: 7200 RPM
HDD capacity: 1000 GB
Number of HDDs installed: 1
Total HDDs capacity: 1000 GB
Number of storage drives installed: 2
Storage media: HDD+SSD
Total storage capacity: 1256 GB

Graphics

On-board graphics adapter DirectX version: 12.0
On-board graphics adapter ID: 0x3E92
On-board graphics adapter OpenGL version: 4.5
Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory: 64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics): 3
On-board graphics adapter base frequency: 350 MHz
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max): 1050 MHz
On-board graphics adapter model: Intel® UHD Graphics 630
On-board graphics adapter family: Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics adapter: yes
Discrete graphics adapter model: Not available
Discrete graphics adapter: no

Audio

Audio system: Dolby Audio Premium
Built-in microphone: yes
RMS rated power: 6 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Camera

Camera HD type: Full HD
Camera resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Built-in camera: yes

Network

Bluetooth version: 4.0
Bluetooth: yes
Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN: yes
Antenna type: 1x1
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi: yes

Ports & interfaces

USB Sleep-and-Charge ports: 1
USB Sleep-and-Charge: yes
Combo headphone/mic port: yes
HDMI ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1

Design

Cable lock slot: yes
Product colour: Silver

Performance

Product type: All-in-One PC

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system installed: Windows 10 Home

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max): 1
Embedded options available: no
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: yes
Execute Disable Bit: yes
Idle States: yes
Intel 64: yes
Intel Clear Video Technology: yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State: yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version: 1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version: 1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX): yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): no
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version: 0.00
Intel TSX-NI: no
Intel TSX-NI version: 0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: no
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI): yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD): yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID): yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology): no
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT): yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology: yes
Intel® OS Guard: yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology: yes
Intel® Secure Key: yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
Processor ARK ID: 129940
Processor package size: 37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability: 1S
Supported instruction sets: AVX 2.0,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: yes
Thermal solution specification: PCG 2015A

Power

AC adapter input voltage: 100 - 240 V
AC adapter frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC adapter power: 120 W

Weight & dimensions

Height (without stand): 38.7 cm
Depth (without stand): 12.7 cm
Width (without stand): 61.5 cm
Weight (with stand): 8.83 kg
Height (with stand): 474.9 mm
Depth (with stand): 252.8 mm
Width (with stand): 615 mm

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: RoHS, ENERGY STAR

Packaging content

Keyboard language: Italian
Keyboard included: yes
Mouse included: yes